Temporary Graduate Visa
(Subclass 485)
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
This graduate visa is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution(s). This visa allows the international students to live, study and work after finishing their studies for a period of 18 months to 4 years.
This visa has two streams: Graduate work stream and Post-study work stream.
This visa has two streams: Graduate work stream and Post-study work stream.
VISA INFORMATION
General requirements for main applicant for both streams:
- be under 50 years of age
- hold an eligible visa
- meet the 2-year Australian study requirement
- hold adequate health insurance
- meet health and character requirements
- meet English language requirements
- meet specific requirements of the stream
The Australian study requirement
English requirements
Health, character and insurance requirements
Graduate work stream
Post-study work stream
Post-study work visa duration
Including family members in the application
Visa entitlements
Visa obligations
FAQS
Is skill assessment required for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)?
Skill assessment is required only for applicants who are applying for Temporary Graduate visa under Graduate Work stream. It is not required for the applicants who are eligible for Post Study Work stream.
AFP and overseas police check mandatory at the time of 485 visa application?
While applying for 485 visa does dependent also needs to apply for police check?
Will the visa medical that was done within the last 12 months be valid for a current application of 485 visa?
Is PTE (A) Test recognised for 485 visa application purpose?
When can I apply for 485 visa?
What is the validity of English test for 485 visa?
Can one lodge 485 visa – Graduate Work stream when the skill assessment is still under process?
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